2020 Lexus ES350 tire type

3978-1. Specifications
8
Vehicle specifications
Full-size tireTire size ( P.399)
DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN) ( P.399)
Location of treadwear indicators ( P.322)
Tire ply composition and materials
Plies are layers of rubber-coated parallel cords. Cords are the strands which form the plies
in a tire.
Radial tires or bias-ply tires
A radial tire has “RADIAL” on the sidewall. A tire not marked “RADIAL” is a bias-ply tire.
TUBELESS or TUBE TYPE
A tubeless tire does not have a tube and air is directly put into the tire. A tube type tire has a
tube inside the tire and the tube maintains the air pressure.
Load limit at maximum cold tire inflation pressure ( P.401)
Maximum cold tire inflation pressure ( P.401)
This means the pressure to which a tire may be inflated.
Uniform tire quality grading
For details, see “Uniform Tire Quality Grading” that follows.
Summer tires or all season tires ( P.323)
An all season tire has “M+S” on the sidewall. A tire not marked “M+S” is a summer tire.
Tire information
Typical tire symbols
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J

3988-1. Specifications
Compact spare tireTire size ( P.399)
DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN) ( P.399)
Location of treadwear indicators ( P.322)
Tire ply composition and materials
Plies are layers of rubber-coated parallel cords. Cords are the strands which form the plies
in a tire.
Radial tires or bias-ply tires
A radial tire has “RADIAL” on the sidewall. A tire not marked “RADIAL” is a bias-ply tire.
TUBELESS or TUBE TYPE
A tubeless tire does not have a tube and air is directly put into the tire. A tube type tire has a
tube inside the tire and the tube maintains the air pressure.
Load limit at maximum cold tire inflation pressure ( P.401)
Maximum cold tire inflation pressure ( P.401)
This means the pressure to which a tire may be inflated.
“TEMPORARY USE ONLY”
A compact spare tire is identified by the phrase “TEMPORARY USE ONLY” molded on its
sidewall. This tire is designed for temporary emergency use only.
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I

3998-1. Specifications
8
Vehicle specifications
Type ADOT symbol
*
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
Tire manufacturer’s identification
mark
Tire size code
Manufacturer’s optional tire type
code (3 or 4 letters)
Manufacturing week
Manufacturing year
*:The DOT symbol cert ifies that the tire
conforms to applicable Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standards.
Type B
DOT symbol
*
Tire Identification Number (TIN) Tire manufacturer’s identification
mark
Manufacturer’s code
Manufacturing week
Manufacturing year
*: The DOT symbol certifies that the tire
conforms to applicable Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standards.
■Typical tire size information
The illustration indicates typical tire
size.
Tire use (P = Passenger car, T =
Temporary use)
Section width (millimeters)
Aspect ratio (tire height to section
width)
Tire construction code (R = Radial,
D = Diagonal)
Wheel diameter (inches)
Load index (2 digits or 3 digits)
Speed symbol (alphabet with one
letter)
Typical DOT and Tire Identifica-
tion Number (TIN)
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
A
B
Tire size
C
D
E
F
A
B
C
D
E
F
G

4028-1. Specifications
Maximum loaded
vehicle weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant
weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants specified in the sec-
ond column of Table 1
* that follows
Occupant distribu-
tionDistribution of occupants in a vehicl e as specified in the third column
of Table 1
* below
Production options
weight
The combined weight of installed regular production options weigh-
ing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in excess of the standard items which they
replace, not previously considered in curb weight or accessory
weight, including heavy duty brakes , ride levelers, roof rack, heavy
duty battery, and special trim
RimA metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assembly upon which the
tire beads are seated
Rim diameter
(Wheel diameter)Nominal diameter of the bead seat
Rim size designationRim diameter and width
Rim type designa-
tionThe industry manufacturer’s designation for a rim by style or code
Rim widthNominal distance between rim flanges
Vehicle capacity
weight (Total load
capacity)The rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lb. (68 kg) times the
vehicle’s designated seating capacity
Vehicle maximum
load on the tireThe load on an individual tire that is determined by distributing to
each axle its share of the maximum loaded vehicle weight, and divid-
ing by two
Vehicle normal load
on the tire
The load on an individual tire that is determined by distributing to
each axle its share of curb weight, accessory weight, and normal
occupant weight (distributed in accordance with Table 1
* below), and
dividing by two
Weather sideThe surface area of the rim not covered by the inflated tire
Tire related termMeaning

438Alphabetical index
If the engine will not start ....................... 375
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................................ 346
Ignition switch (engine switch) ............. 143
Overheating.................................................383
Tachometer .............................................70, 73
Engine coolant............................................... 318 Capacity ...........................................................391
Checking ........................................................ 318
Preparing and checking before winter......................................................................... 249
Engine coolant temperature gauge 70, 73
Engine immobilizer system ........................ 60
Engine oil ..........................................................316 Capacity .........................................................390
Checking .........................................................316
Preparing and checking before winter......................................................................... 249
Warning light ...............................................355
Engine oil maintenance data ................... 318
Engine switch ........................................143, 143 Auto power off function ................ 146, 146
Changing the engine switch
modes ................................................. 146, 146
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ....................................346, 346
Starting the engine ........................... 143, 143
Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control (Enhanced VSC) ...................................... 245
Enhanced VSC (Enhanced Vehicle Stabil- ity Control) .................................................. 245
EPS (Electric Power Steering) .............. 245 Function .......................................................... 245
Warning light ...............................................356
Event data recorder (EDR) ............................7
F
Flat tire ............................................................. 368 Tire pressure warning system ............. 325
Floor mats ...........................................................22
Fluid Automatic transmission ............................391 Brake ................................................................392
Washer .............................................................321
Footwell light ..................................................272
Front passenger occupant classification system ...............................................................37
Front seats ......................................................... 113 Adjustment ....................................................... 113
Cleaning ........................................................ 305
Correct driving posture ............................ 23
Driving position memory .......................... 114
Head restraints............................................... 117
Memory recall function.............................. 115
Power easy access system ...................... 114
Seat heaters ................................................. 268
Seat position memory ................................ 114
Seat ventilators ........................................... 268
Front side marker light ................................156 Light switch .................................................... 156
Front side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ......................341, 342
Front turn signal lights .................................. 151 Replacing light bulbs ......................341, 342
Turn signal lever ............................................ 151
Fuel ...................................................................... 167 Capacity ........................................................ 389
Fuel gauge ............................................... 70, 73
Fuel pump shut off system.....................353
Information ................................................... 395
Refueling...........................................................167
Type ................................................................. 389
Warning light ...............................................357
Fuel consumption Average fuel economy .............................. 79
Current fuel consumption ........................ 79
Fuel filler door ................................................. 167 If the fuel filler do or cannot be opened
.......................................................................... 377
Refueling...........................................................167
Fuel gauge ................................................. 70, 73
Fuel pump shut off system........................ 353
Fuses ................................................................. 338

442Alphabetical index
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer...........................................................................153
Warning light ...............................................360
Warning message.......................................153
Parking lights ...................................................156 Light switch .................................................... 156
Parking Support Brake function (rear- crossing vehicles) ..........................226, 238
Parking Support Brake function (rear pedestrians) ..................................... 226, 242Function .......................................................... 242
Parking Support Brake function (static objects) .............................................. 226, 232Function .......................................................... 232
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ..................... 175 Function ............................................................ 175
PCS OFF switch .......................................... 177
Warning light ...............................................360
Personal lights................................................272
PKSA (Parking Support Alert) ................. 211
PKSB (Parking Support Brake)............. 226 Warning message..................................... 230
Power easy access system ......................... 114
Power outlet .................................................. 279
Power steering (Elect ric power steering
system).......................................................... 245 Warning light ...............................................356
Power trunk lid ................................................ 99
Power windows .............................................. 124 Door lock linked window operation..125
Jam protection function............................125
Operation........................................................ 124
Window lock switch ..................................125
Pre-Collision System (PCS) ..................... 175 Function ............................................................ 175
PCS OFF switch .......................................... 177
Warning light ...............................................360
R
Radar cruise control (dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range)...............193
Radiator .............................................................319 RCD (Rear Camera Detection) ........... 223
Function .......................................................... 223
Warning message ..................................... 224
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) ...........219
RCTA Function ............................................................219
Warning message .....................................220
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) ...........219
Rear door sunshades .................................288
Rear seats Head restraints............................................... 117
Rear side marker lights ...............................156 Light switch .................................................... 156
Rear sunshades ............................................288
Rear turn signal lights ................................... 151 Replacing light bulbs ..................................341
Turn signal lever ............................................ 151
Rear view mirror Inside rear view mirror ............................. 120
Outside rear view mirrors........................ 121
Rear window defogger ............................. 262
Refueling ........................................................... 167 Capacity ........................................................ 389
Fuel types ...................................................... 389
If the fuel filler do or cannot be opened
.......................................................................... 377
Opening the fuel tank cap ......................167
Remote Touch .............................................. 254
Replacing Electronic key battery ..............................336
Fuses................................................................ 338
Light bulbs .......................................................341
Tires ................................................................. 368
Resetting the message indicating mainte- nance is required ...................................... 307
Rev indicator .................................................... 75
Rev peak............................................................. 75
Road Sign Assist ............................................. 191
RSA (Road Sign Assist) ............................... 191S
SCB (Secondary Collision Brake) ....... 245

448
GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch lever (P.314)
Trunk opener ( P.101)
Fuel filler door opener ( P.168)
Fuel filler door ( P.168)
Hood lock release lever ( P.314)
Tire inflation pressure ( P.393)
Fuel tank capacity (Reference)16.0 gal. (60.6 L, 13.3 Imp.gal.)
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline onlyP.389
Cold tire inflation
pressureP.393
Engine oil capacity (Drain and
refill  reference)P.390
Engine oil typeP.390
A
B
C
D
E
F